# Detective Katy vs Magic City

Detective Katy and Magic City both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 52% of Detective Katy's written reviews are positive against 41% of Magic City's. On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Detective Katy sells 34 one-off in-app purchases and Magic City sells 21 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Detective Katy against 4.7 for Magic City. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 180 and 339 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 52% of Detective Katy's written reviews are positive against 41% of Magic City's.

Detective Katy ships an update every 2 weeks, Magic City fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Detective Katy | Magic City |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (180 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707/reviews) | **[4.7 (339 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-city-hidden-objects-f2p/id6474693296/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 180 | **339** |
| Positive reviews | **51.9% of reviews** | 40.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 361 MB | 802 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 12+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [MoraLabs](https://appshunter.io/developer/657700688) | [DO GAMES LIMITED](https://appshunter.io/developer/1542346466) |

## What reviewers say

### Detective Katy

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/detective-katy-hidden-objects/id1645253707)

Embark on a thrilling adventure with a renowned royal detective to find lost objects across diverse historical periods and countries. Solve challenging puzzles and interact with characters from different cultures as you unravel captivating storylines in beautifully illustrated scenes.

**Highlights:** Engaging narratives, Challenging hidden object puzzles, Interactive investigations, Exquisite illustrated environments, Global historical adventures

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (34)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Special Offer for You | $0.99 | one-time |
| Love-Filled Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| 1500 Gold | $0.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mini Pack | $1.00 | one-time |
| Starter Pack | $1.99 | one-time |
| Endless Pursuit | $1.99 | one-time |
| Choose Your Offer! | $1.99 | one-time |
| 1 Gold Box | $1.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale | $2.49 | one-time |
| Royal Pack | $2.49 | one-time |
| Special Deal | $2.99 | one-time |
| 6000 Gold | $2.99 | one-time |
| Surprise Offer | $2.99 | one-time |
| Hidden Treasure | $3.99 | one-time |
| Detective's Toolkit | $3.99 | one-time |
| Quick Boost Pack | $3.99 | one-time |
| Ad-Free Enjoyment | $3.99 | one-time |
| 15,000 Gold | $4.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer for You | $5.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gold Boxes | $5.99 | one-time |
| Super Pack | $6.00 | one-time |
| The Best Offer! | $6.99 | one-time |
| Unique Offer | $8.99 | one-time |
| Super Saver Pack | $8.99 | one-time |
| Premium Pass | $9.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $11.99 | one-time |
| Gold Box | $11.99 | one-time |
| Black Friday Mega Deal | $12.99 | one-time |
| Christmas Treasure | $12.99 | one-time |
| Halloween Sale! | $14.99 | one-time |
| Find Your Offer! | $16.99 | one-time |
| Special Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great game overall
- 👍 Challenging levels
- 👍 Bright and clear item pages
- 👍 Engaging story and events
- 👍 Cool puzzle game

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Game freezes frequently
- 🐛 Game crashes during ads
- 🐛 Slow to load levels/story
- 🐛 Too many story notes
- 🐛 Glitchy gameplay

**Reported bugs**

- Game freezes up on new levels
- Waiting a month for level/story to load
- Game crashes when switching to an ad
- Game doesn't advance to next section
- Stuck on chapter one screen 5

**Requested features**

- Continue game play with new content
- Fix game crashes during ads
- Fix game freezing issues
- Fix slow loading of levels
- Add more levels/chapters


### Magic City

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magic-city-hidden-objects-f2p/id6474693296)

Embark on a thrilling detective adventure across London, Paris, and Rio to solve supernatural crimes. Investigate mysterious disappearances, uncover dark conspiracies, and face magical threats. Solve puzzles and find hidden objects to save the world from chaos.

**Highlights:** Supernatural crime investigations, Hidden object scenes, Detective adventure gameplay, Puzzles and mini-games, Collectible items, Story-rich narrative

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 10 Coins | $1.99 | one-time |
| 75 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 30 Coins | $2.99 | one-time |
| 5 Gems | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $4.99 | one-time |
| 125 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| Special Offer | $4.99 | one-time |
| 55 Coins | $4.99 | one-time |
| 10 Gems | $5.99 | one-time |
| 200 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 80 Coins | $6.99 | one-time |
| 15 Gems | $6.99 | one-time |
| 100 Coins | $7.99 | one-time |
| 20 Gems | $7.99 | one-time |
| 300 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 120 Coins | $8.99 | one-time |
| 30 Gems | $8.99 | one-time |
| 500 Coins | $12.99 | one-time |
| Big bundle 1 | $12.99 | one-time |
| Endless Hints+Skips for 1 Game | $15.99 | one-time |
| Deluxe Edition | $15.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎮 Engaging hidden object gameplay with variety
- 🎨 Good graphics and visual design
- 📖 Interesting storylines and narratives
- ⏰ No energy system - play as long as you want
- 📺 No ads interrupting gameplay

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Excessive bugs preventing progression
- 💰 Aggressive monetization requiring payment for story progression
- 📱 Poor user interface design
- ❌ Intrusive pop-ups covering screen
- 🔊 Audio balance issues - background noise too loud

**Reported bugs**

- Phone number dialing puzzle doesn't register input - numbers disappear
- Piano key cannot be retrieved from drawer - drawer disappears
- Mixture pouring mini-game won't function properly
- Gear/cog puzzles in bonus chapter lock up when one gear turns green
- Items can be collected multiple times from same location

**Requested features**

- Reduce or remove intrusive pop-up notifications for collectibles
- Allow item progression without forcing use of unnecessary items
- Improve game instructions and tutorials
- Better audio mixing and volume controls
- Fix login system to properly access purchased hints and skips


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Detective Katy free?

Detective Katy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Magic City free?

Magic City is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Detective Katy or Magic City?

Magic City is rated higher. Detective Katy averages 4.6 out of 5 from 180 ratings, while Magic City averages 4.7 from 339 ratings.

### Do Detective Katy or Magic City have ads?

Both Detective Katy and Magic City show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Detective Katy or Magic City?

Detective Katy ships an update every 2 weeks, and Magic City fortnightly. Most recently, Detective Katy was updated on September 18, 2026 and Magic City on September 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*